(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

[ Syn: oil of vitriol , sulfuric acid , sulphuric acid ]

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

[ Syn: vituperation , invective ]

expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

subject to bitter verbal abuse